Alaska State Basketball: Boys & Girls Quarterfinals

0:00In Anchorage, it's March 13th, and here's what is going on. Defense ruled the first day of the 2026 Alaska State to a basketball tournament for both boys and girls' divisions at the Alaska Airlines Center. Topseed Ninochik crushed 8th-seated Cordova, 52-25 in the boys' bracket, while 4th-seated Met Lakatla rally passed. 5th-seated Su Valley, 50-39. On the girls' side, undefeated topseed Suward demolished 8th-seated Shevik 64-11 and 4th-seated Met Lakatla held off 5th-seated, Cordova, 35-22. In the boys' action, Ninochik's young players stepped up big, limiting Cordova to just 2 points per quarter early on. Met Lakatla overcame a double-digit deficit by clamping down defensively, especially in the 3rd quarter where they allowed only 2 points and kept. Su Valley stargarde to 13 points total. The girls' games showed similar grit, with 2nd-seated Craig edging, 7th-seated Su Valley, 50-46.

1:04Suward suffocating defense didn't less Shevik hit double digits until the final quarter, powered by junior Grace and Fleming's 26 points. Coaches praised their team's heart and adjustments, like Met Lakatla boys coach, noting a key 3-pointer that sparked their comeback after a shaky start. Ninochik's coach highlighted how their full-core pressure wears down opponents, and Suward's emphasized focusing on one game at a time, despite there. Perfect 27 and 0 record. Semi-finals kick off Friday, with Ninochik facing Met Lakatla at 6.15pm on court, one in boys, and Suward taking on Met Lakatla at 4. 45pm in girls, a couple late first round games wrap up the quarter finals. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com